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Playground safety checks in early learning: Why regular equipment inspections matter in 2026
Recent reports of playground injuries in early learning settings have identified the critical role of routine playground inspections, as updated 2026 regulatory reforms place greater emphasis on child safety, risk management and service-level governance.
2026-01-19 07:30:49
by Fiona Alston

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Reforms risk failing as new data reveals $2.4b child-safety gap
Child Safeguarding reforms have a real risk of failing as data exposes a $2.4 billion national cost exposure associated with safeguarding failures, according to new research released by Australia's only continuous credential verification platform, Oho.
2026-01-19 07:15:41
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Four new kindergartens to open in Greater Geelong in Term 1 2026
Families in the City of Greater Geelong can lodge expressions of interest for four new kindergartens scheduled to open in Term 1, 2026, expanding local access to sessional kindergarten as communities continue to grow.
2026-01-19 07:15:40
by Fiona Alston

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Approved provider to be charged over serious child safety allegations in Victoria
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) shall be bringing 13 criminal charges against Team Holiday Pty Ltd, trading as TeamKids, in relation to serious alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law that may have placed children at risk.
2026-01-19 07:00:40
by Fiona Alston

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Local collaboration aims to boost early childhood literacy in Newman
The Y WA’s Newman Early Learning Centre has partnered with the Shire of East Pilbara’s Newman Library through a new early literacy initiative aimed at giving local children the strongest possible start in life.
2026-01-16 08:30:30
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Looking ahead: What the ECEC sector can expect in 2026
2026-01-12 07:15:47
by Fiona Alston

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Standard 7.1 now explicitly embeds child safety: What “governance” needs to look like in 2026
2026-01-16 07:15:42
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Sustaining the spark: How early childhood leaders and educators can avoid burnout
2026-01-12 08:00:31
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